Given that Schiaparelli has been dead since 1973, the conversation would certainly be impossible – were it not for Davis, who plays “Schiap” seated across a dining table in conversation with Prada, who plays herself.

Luhrmann’s role in directing the film, along with his wife and production designer Catherine Martin (“CM”), was voluntary. He sat down to answer – by email – a few questions about it with Speakeasy.

Two weeks ago, actress and singer Patti LuPone grabbed a cell phone out of the hand of an audience member who was texting during a performance of her current play, "Shows for Days." The bold move led to an outpouring of support from fans fed up with glowing screens. Ms. LuPone gives us her five rules of theater etiquette.